programming

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pro·gram·ming | \ ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ

, -grə- \

variants: or less commonly programing

Definition of programming

1 : the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2a : the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b : the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Example Sentences Phrases Containing programming Learn More About programming

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

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